Creamy Garlic Chicken and Mushroom Sourdough Toast
Juicy chicken breast and earthy mushrooms simmered in a rich garlic yogurt and double cream sauce served over toasted sourdough. An appetizing, high-protein meal prepared without eggs and scaled for six servings.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat…
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat…
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) and add olive oil.
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Add chicken breast to the skillet and…
Add chicken breast to the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Remove cooked chicken from skillet and set…
Remove cooked chicken from skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Add mushroom and garlic clove to the…
Add mushroom and garlic clove to the same skillet, sauteing for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Look for: soft and fragrant
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Reduce heat to low and stir in…
Reduce heat to low and stir in greek yogurt and double cream until smooth and heated through for 2 minutes.
Look for: smooth and heated through for 2 minutes
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Return cooked chicken to skillet
Return cooked chicken to skillet, stirring to coat thoroughly in the garlic cream sauce for 1 to 2 minutes.
Allow: 1 to 2 minutes
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Toast sourdough bread slices in a toaster…
Toast sourdough bread slices in a toaster or skillet until crispy and golden brown for 2 to 3 minutes.
Look for: crispy and golden brown for 2 to 3 minutes
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Spoon creamy garlic chicken and mushroom mixture…
Spoon creamy garlic chicken and mushroom mixture evenly over sourdough bread and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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